Pronomes relativos - Português para concurso

Summary

This video lesson explores the use of relative pronouns in Portuguese, covering key types such as 'que,' 'quem,' 'onde,' 'qual,' 'cujo,' and 'quanto.' The instructor provides detailed explanations with examples to demonstrate how each relative pronoun functions in connecting sentences and replacing nouns to avoid repetition. The lesson is part of a broader course, aimed at helping students improve their understanding of Portuguese grammar, especially for those preparing for competitive exams. The session concludes with information on accessing more advanced content in the paid version of the course.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pronouns are crucial in communication, especially relative pronouns, which help avoid repetition of words in sentences.
• 😀 The word 'que' is a relative pronoun that links two clauses, avoiding redundancy by referring back to a previously mentioned noun.
• 😀 Relative pronouns serve to connect two clauses without repeating nouns, making the structure more concise and efficient.
• 😀 The Portuguese language has six relative pronouns, which include flexible and non-flexible forms depending on gender and number.
• 😀 'Que' can refer to both things and people, and it can be replaced with 'o qual', 'a qual', 'os quais', or 'as quais' in certain contexts.
• 😀 The relative pronoun 'quem' refers only to people and is always preceded by a preposition in Portuguese.
• 😀 'Onde' is used exclusively to refer to physical places and can be replaced by 'em que' or 'na qual' in certain sentences.
• 😀 When referring to places, 'onde' is appropriate, but for non-physical situations, 'em que' should be used.
• 😀 'Quanto' is used with indefinite pronouns like 'tudo', 'todos', and can be replaced with 'o que' in some cases.
• 😀 The relative pronoun 'cujo' indicates possession, linking the possessor and the possessed object or person, and it should not be used if no possession relationship exists.

Q & A

What are relative pronouns in Portuguese?

Relative pronouns in Portuguese are words used to link two clauses or sentences without repeating the same noun. Examples include 'que,' 'quem,' 'qual,' and others.

How does the pronoun 'que' function in a sentence?

'Que' is a relative pronoun that refers to a noun from the previous clause, and it is used to avoid repeating that noun. For example, 'Eu comprei a casa que era grande' ('I bought the house that was big').

What is the role of relative pronouns in communication?

Relative pronouns help make communication more concise by linking clauses together and eliminating redundant repetitions of words.

Can you explain the difference between 'que' and 'qual'?

'Que' and 'qual' are both relative pronouns. 'Que' can refer to both things and people, while 'qual' (and its variations like 'a qual' or 'os quais') is used to refer to things or people, often in more formal contexts.

When do we use the relative pronoun 'quem'?

'Quem' is used to refer only to people. It is never used for things, and it is always preceded by a preposition, such as 'a quem' or 'em quem'.

What is the use of the relative pronoun 'onde'?

'Onde' is used to refer to physical places. For example, 'Esta é a casa onde eu morei' ('This is the house where I lived'). It can also be replaced by 'em que' or 'na qual' when necessary.

What is the difference between 'onde' and 'em que'?

'Onde' refers to a physical location, while 'em que' is used for situations that are not physical places. For example, 'Esta é uma situação em que poderemos ter problemas' ('This is a situation in which we may have problems').

What is the use of the relative pronoun 'quanto'?

'Quanto' is used in relation to indefinite pronouns, such as 'tudo,' 'todos,' or 'tantos.' It helps link clauses with a quantitative relationship. For example, 'Ele encontrou tudo o que precisava' ('He found everything he needed').

How does the relative pronoun 'cujo' work?

'Cujo' expresses possession and links a possessor with a possessed object. For example, 'Aquele é o poeta cujas obras eu já li' ('That is the poet whose works I have read').

How should prepositions be used with relative pronouns?

Prepositions must be used with relative pronouns when required by the following noun or verb. For example, 'Este é o colégio a que me refiro' ('This is the school I am referring to'), where 'a' precedes 'que' to match the preposition 'a'.